Emmanuel God’s With Us Lyrics
CHRISTMAS SONGS LYRICS
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Jesus Christ has come!
This Christmas we remember
How God gave us his son.
This Christmas we remember
How God gave us his son.
For unto us this child is born,
Unto us this son is given
And his government and peace shall never end.
Wonderful counsellor,
Unto us this son is given
And his government and peace shall never end.
Wonderful counsellor,
He’s the mighty God
Everlasting Father, prince of peace.
Everlasting Father, prince of peace.
Song Meaning
“Emmanuel, God’s With Us” remembers the birth of Jesus as the sign of God’s presence with his people. The song moves from a Christmas announcement to the names and enduring reign of the promised child.
Biblical Message
Matthew 1:23 explains Emmanuel as “God with us.” The song also draws on Isaiah 9:6–7 when it names the child Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace and speaks of a kingdom without end.
Worship Use
Its focus on the promised child and God’s presence makes it suited to Advent and Christmas worship.